The Washington Wizards head into a critical Southeast Division matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, with both teams struggling as the season winds down. The Wizards, sitting at 10-48, are coming off a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers and have only managed to win three of their last 11 games. Their road record is concerning, standing at a mere 4-22. Charlotte, on the other hand, has a 14-44 record and has lost eight of its last nine games, including five straight. Key players for the Wizards, Malcolm Brogdon and Jordan Poole, are sidelined, while the Hornets are dealing with injuries to LaMelo Ball and Jusuf Nurkic, both questionable for game day. Betting lines favor the Hornets by 4 points, with the over/under set at 220 points.

In terms of individual performances, the Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly has stepped up, scoring in double digits over the last few games. Meanwhile, the Hornets' Miles Bridges has been the standout, recently posting a double-double and averaging nearly 20 points per game. Mark Williams has also been a bright spot for Charlotte, contributing with double-doubles in his last outings. As the teams prepare to clash, looking into how these players perform amidst their team’s struggles will be key to assessing potential fantasy impacts.